Northwest radio station, YOU FM have confirmed the dismissal of one of their own favourite presenters and jocks. Breakfast show host Malik ‘Pat Cash’ Maloyi was let go after an internal investigation found him guilty of a series of sexual misconducts among some female staff members at the station. YOU FM released a statement stating that Pat Cash’s dismissal would be immediate and that his co-hosts Kamo Gee and Bingo would remain. “YOU FM has today terminated its contract with Mr. Malik“Pat Cash” Maloyi with immediate effect. The station took the decision to part ways with Mr. Maloyi following a series of serious allegations by some of the femaie employees at the station who spilled out onto both social and mainstream media.” The statement went on to say that although the station expresses no opinion on the veracity of the allegations, their action seeks ,however, to prioritise and manage the reputational risks and commercial interest of the station. 

MANAGEMENT AGAINST ANY FORM OF ABUSE

YOU management and stakeholders have taken a stand against Gender-Based Violence in all its forms and have emphasized that any untoward behaviour to women employees will not be tolerated in its place of operation. “YOU FM management views the allegations in a serious light, hence the termination of Mr. Maloyi’s contract to safeguard the interest and reputation of YOU FM and its stakeholders In line with the commitment to ensure a safe light, hence the termination for all our staff members,” the statement reads. “YOU will remain vigilant on matters pertaining to Gender-Based Violence and workplace bullying whether direct or silent.” The station wished Pat Cash the best in his new journey.

THE VICTIM SPEAKS

 One of the female victims who do not wish to be named due to fear of being victimised says she is relieved he will no longer be around to “sexualise her.” “I hate the way he looked at me and the comments he made. Of course, I do not wish for anyone to lose their livelihood but he was not okay. He made me and other women feel small and ditty. He was almost untouchable,” she adds. “This investigation took a very long time. Understandably so, because these are serious allegations. But during that time, he felt untouchable and that this would never happen. Now we can go to work and not feel bullied and victimised. In one disciplinary hearing, he stormed out,calling everyone crazy, thinking nothing would happen,” she adds. “It’s not nice to feel like you’re in hell at a place where you spend most of your time. Going to work was like going to hell.”  At the time of publishing, Pat Cash was unavailable for comment.